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Amazon Fire Stick: Complete Guide

The Amazon Firestick is a fantastic little streaming device, whether you go standard or 4k, it’s perfect for turning any dumb TV into a Smart TV on a budget. In essence, the Amazon Fire TV Stick allows for seemless video streaming services direct to your TV without any hassle. It’s developed by Amazon and is

What Thermostats does Ring work with?

I’ve always been curious about what the Ring Doorbell works with, it took the market by storm and then it simply stabilised. The issue here is that Smart Technology doesn’t always flow between one technology to another without issue. So, does the Ring Doorbell work with any thermostats? I’ve seen a specific article on another

Housebook – A Smart Home Inventory App Review

Whilst I was browsing reddit on the weekend as I do, I noticed a post by u/PickAGoodUsername which lets you ask Google about Dumb devices in your household. Typically curious if this was the first step into a fully automated lifestyle which was built around making life easier, I instantly downloaded it, dusted of my

Dibea D500 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner & Mop Review

The best budget robot vacuum – In my opinion I’m an extremely lazy human, I have a device that grows fresh plants for me in my home and now, I have what I would call the ultimate budget robot vacuum. Step aside Roomba, Dibea is on the scene. Vacuuming can be extremely boring, which is

“Alexa, Drop In” – Using Alexa as an Intercom

“Alexa, Hang up” Note: If you have an Ecobee device, it will not support Alexa Drop In, however, you can still make an Announcement if you have an Ecobee 4 Thermostat or Ecobee Switch+.

What is a Smart Microwave?

A smart microwave, like many Wi-Fi based devices, is a device that can be controlled remotely. Usually when connected to a Wi-Fi network or hub which can connect externally. Smart Microwaves usually have a barcode scanner which allows you to simply scan your meal and chuck it in whilst it uses its online database of

Indoor Herb Kits – Buyers Guide

If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own plant whilst inside, you can do it with complete ease. The Click and Grow is one of many Smart Gardens that can help you achieve this, alternatively, there’s plenty of other Smart Garden brands you can look into! You don’t need to be a professional to get

Best Alexa Accessories you NEED in your Smart Home

The Amazon Echo is huge, it’s our favourite Smart Home Voice Assistant. Every December we have the Amazon Echo rammed down our throats, why? Because it’s a cheap and useful Smart Home Assistant. Whilst this is the case, a voice assistant can get boring within the first few hours, even after you check out the